Master Service Agreement Template UK

MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (UK)

Document ID: TR-MSA-2026-001
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: This document must be completed by the Legal/Operations lead. Ensure all bracketed fields are populated before circulation for signature.
• Filing/Retention: Upon execution, upload to the corporate document management system (DMS). Retain for a minimum of 7 years post-contract expiry per statutory limitation periods.
• Attachments: Must include an executed "Statement of Work" (SOW) or "Purchase Order" (PO) referencing this MSA for each specific project engagement.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by:

• Service Provider: [________________] (Registered Office: [________________])
• Client: [________________] (Registered Office: [________________])

2. SERVICES

The Service Provider shall perform the services described in subsequent Statements of Work (SOWs) issued under this Agreement.

• Primary Scope: [________________]
• Performance Standards: Services shall be provided with reasonable care and skill, consistent with industry best practices in the UK.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues for a period of [__________] years, unless terminated earlier.
• Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate with [__________] days’ written notice.
• Termination for Cause: Immediate, in the event of material breach, insolvency, or bankruptcy.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT

• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of a valid VAT invoice.
• Late Payments: Interest shall accrue at [__________]% above the Bank of England base rate on overdue balances.
• Currency: GBP (£)

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & DATA

• Ownership: Foreground IP created specifically for the Client under an SOW shall vest in the [ ] Client / [ ] Provider upon full payment.
• Data Protection: Both parties shall comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. If processing personal data, a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) must be attached.

6. LIABILITY

• Limitation of Liability: Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss.
• Liability Cap: Total liability shall be limited to the fees paid under this Agreement in the [__________] months preceding the claim.
• Exclusions: Nothing limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement and any disputes arising out of it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of:

• [ ] England & Wales
• [ ] Scotland
• [ ] Northern Ireland

8. EXECUTION

For and on behalf of the Service Provider:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

For and on behalf of the Client:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.